"Scream your last breath" reads the tagline for The Descent. There sure is a lot of screaming to be done over this movie because it is the scariest movie I know of! A group of women decide to go spelunking in a cave on the Appalachian Trail and get caved in by a bunch of falling rocks. Bummer. Well, it gets even worse when it turns out that the women are trapped with murderous creatures as well. Double bummer.
The Descent is one of a kind scare because it is multilayered. Eventually, multiple stories cross at the end. Also, it is able to deliver quite a few scares. What starts out as generic yarn with a high number of jump scenes quickly morphs into a claustrophobic creepshow with a high intensity level. For some reason, the jump scenes in this film actually are scary.
This British import from Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers) is one not be missed. Any horror fan needs to watch this because it is so essential. The story is no more special than any other horror movie, but the way it is delivered is stunning.
A sequel is currently being made.
Note: The Descent is available in two cuts, the theatrical version (the U.S. R-rated version) and the British theatrical version (the Unrated version which includes an alternate ending which was cut for being to grim for American audiences). The Unrated version is highly recommended.
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